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Ohio effort to legalize recreational marijuana gets enough signatures for November ballot (thehill.com)

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However, even if the measure passes, it could face opposition from the state legislature. Because it is an initiated statute, it could be modified or repealed by Ohio lawmakers. Gov. Mike DeWine ( R ) has previously stated that he does not support legalized marijuana.

That fucking ghoul better not touch it if it passes.

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[–] Irv@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm surprised they did this as a statute. It will be trivial for the legislature to curtail or reverse it.

[–] Chainweasel@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

It's also widely supported by voters of both parties so it would be political suicide to do so. I don't think that's going to be an issue, Especially if it passes by a margin exceeding 51%. And The conservatives in our state have already demonstrated that they're going to focus their efforts on the abortion issue.

[–] curve@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Read elsewhere that the barriers to getting it on the ballot are (imo) roughly half of what it takes for an amendment. Considering they just barely got over the hurdle for that, seems like they made the right call.